Serene Lake to Mountain Top in Taiwan
Hiking junkies behold! The Taiwan countryside encompasses adventures that will take you to peaks of the Far East to complete serenity and tranquillity at spiritual lakes.
| Best travel time | MARCH - NOVEMBER |
|---|---|
| Ideal Length | 7 DAYS |
| Flight time | 1HRS 20MINS FROM HONG KONG 3HRS 45MINS FROM BEIJING 2HRS 05MINS FROM SHANGHAI |
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Few people have ventured Taiwan’s breath-taking landscape with mystic mountain ranges, deep plunging valleys and otherworldly lakes. Strap and lace your hiking boots to summit Taiwan’s highest mountain and get in touch with your inner self at the spiritual Sun Moon Lake – you will soon find out why we are so excited about this part of the island.
PEAK BAGGING FAR EAST
Landing into the heart of Taiwan where the splendid Yushan Mountain Range lies. Consisting of 11 peaks, you’ll have your eyes set on only one: Jade Mountain. Reaching 3,950 metres high, it takes you two days to hike to the summit, and this is anything but a leisurely stroll. On your first day the deal is 5 hours of straight hiking towards your comfortable mountain lodge. Not to worry! You can do it and as you start your trek it will take a couple of minutes before you notice Taiwan’s exceptional beauty. Vast jungle stretching for kilometres, crumbling cliff faces and amazing flora and fauna, be sure not to forget your SLR camera.
Arriving at base camp, you’ll be due a fulfilling night’s sleep as the next day you’ll be setting off before dawn. More adventure awaits as the slopes will be steeper, the terrain rockier, the air gets thinner and the weather begins to get a bit colder, but every strenuous step is worth it. You’ll reach the peak just as the sun commencesover the curvature of the earth. On a clear day you can see all the way to the straits of the island and out to sea, but whatever the weather conditions, you’ve bagged the highest peak in the Far East!
PEACEFUL LAKESIDE INDULGENCE
What goes up, must come down. And good thing the descent only takes half as long. After your arrival at the base of the mountain you’ll be whisked to the enchanting mirror-still Sun Moon lake for some serious down time.
Heal from your hiking adventure at a dazzling boutique. Once the residence of Chiang Kai Shek, this lodge boasts the best view of the tranquil lake. The next few days your only mission is to simply enjoy the peace. Would you still be itching for some outdoor adventure, there’s plenty to do. More hiking of the plentiful trails to the highlands that surround you, row yourself towards the middle of the lake to Lalu Island, where couples pray to the matchmaking God. Bike around the lovely lake, or simply enjoy the views from your hotel’s attractive infinity pool.
ANCIENT TEMPLES AND DUTCH FORTS
Time for some serious dose of culture emersion, head straight to Tainan, the most ancient city in Taiwan. Here you will find modernity go blissfully hand in hand with ancient traditions. Enlighten your soul in ancient temples. For the history buffs, head to the colonial 17th century Dutch Fort. For the culture vultures and the foodies we will send you to the old-style night markets filled with local delicacies. Try out papaya milk, marlin soup and rice cakes and we will escort you back to rest up at your luxury abode.
Whiz through the sweeping Taiwanese terrain aboard the bullet train at the end of your trip. Return home with a rejuvenated mind and amazing photographs of this unexplored delight with its beautiful people and captivating cultural history. More importantly, see it all before it becomes a well-trodden path on the tourist trail – just a few hours away from home!
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